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Gauff beats Swiatek at WTA Finals as Sabalenka earns year-end No.1

Coco Gauff posted a rare victory over Iga Swiatek to punch her ticket to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday, ensuring Aryna Sabalenka will finish the year as the world number one.

Cowboys' Prescott 'likely' to land on injured reserve - Jones

The Dallas Cowboys are "likely" to place injured quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve, meaning he'll miss at least four games, team owner Jerry Jones said in a radio interview on Tuesday.

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Rohit says struggling Kohli 'saving it for the final'

India captain Rohit Sharma suggested fellow star batsman Virat Kohli's run-drought could well end in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa after his opening partner fell cheaply once again on Thursday.

India hammer England to book T20 World Cup final with South Africa

Left-arm spinners Kulkeep Yadav and Axar Patel took three wickets apiece as India thrashed defending champions England by 68 runs in Guyana on Thursday to set up a T20 World Cup final against South Africa.

Curry, James 'excited' to join forces for Olympics: Kerr

NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are "excited" by the prospect of joining forces as the United States chases a fifth straight gold medal at next month's Olympics, USA coach Steve Kerr said Thursday.

Rohit leads India to 171-7 against England in T20 World Cup semi-final

Rohit Sharma hit his third fifty of the tournament as India posted a challenging total of 171-7 in their T20 World Cup semi-final against champions England in Guyana on Thursday.

'Unbeatable' Pogacar aiming for Tour-Giro double in spite of Covid blow

Race favourite Tadej Pogacar was on Thursday hailed as "unbeatable" even as he revealed he contracted Covid just 10 days ago.

Paolini sets up Eastbourne semi against Kasatkina as Brits flop

French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini set up a semi-final at Eastbourne against last year's beaten finalist Daria Kasatkina on Thursday on a day to forget for Britain's women's players.

Sainz predicts more 'ding-dong' battles with Ferrari teammate Leclerc

Carlos Sainz warned Ferrari fans on Thursday to expect more fireworks between him and Charles Leclerc as the tension between them in his farewell season with the team intensifies.

Ricciardo says 'no pressure, no ultimatum' over RB future

Daniel Ricciardo brushed aside concerns over his future on Thursday, saying he felt under no extra pressure to save his seat at RB after claims that reserve driver Liam Lawson is set to replace him.

India 65-2 against England as rain halts T20 World Cup semi-final

India were 65-2 off eight overs after losing the toss when rain stopped play in their T20 World Cup semi-final against champions England in Guyana on Thursday.

Paolini beats Boulter to set up Eastbourne semi against Kasatkina

French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini ousted Katie Boulter at the Eastbourne International on Thursday to set up a semi-final against last year's beaten finalist Daria Kasatkina.

Contender Blakely out of US Olympic gymnastics trials with Achilles injury

Skye Blakely, a two-time team world champion expected to contend for a Paris berth at the US Olympic gymnastics trials, withdrew Thursday with an Achilles tendon injury.

Biles back to 'calm, sometimes goofy' self as Olympic history beckons

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, who redefined her sport as she piled up Olympic and world championships gold, is "back to her sometimes goofy self" as she eyes more history at the US Olympic trials, coach Cecile Landi says.

Belgium to beat France '4-0' in Euro 2024 last 16 says cycling star Evenepoel

Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel sparked roars of laughter when asked on Thursday what result he expected at next week's Euro 2024 last 16 game between France and Belgium.

World champion Verstappen confirms staying at Red Bull

Max Verstappen on Thursday confirmed he will stay with Red Bull next year, dealing a significant blow to Mercedes' hopes of recruiting him to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton.

England bowl against India in rain-delayed T20 World Cup semi-final

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field in the defending champions' rain-delayed T20 World Cup semi-final against India in Guyana on Thursday.

Paolini beats Boulter to reach Eastbourne semis

French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini ended home hope Katie Boulter's fine run on grass at Eastbourne on Thursday, winning their quarter-final 6-1, 7-6 (7/0).

Stanisic extends Bayern deal to 2027

Croatia defender Josip Stanisic has extended his deal at Bayern Munich until 2027, having returned from a year-long loan at Bayer Leverkusen.

Gymnast Jones eyes Paris berth with injury flare-up behind her

Shilese Jones has some catching up to do at the US Olympic gymnastics trials, where she'll try to earn a Paris Games berth after missing the national championships with a shoulder injury.

England squad backs under-fire Southgate, says Guehi

England defender Marc Guehi dismissed criticism of under-fire manager Gareth Southgate on Thursday, saying "everyone is behind" the coach.

Wembanyama joins French sports stars in warning against 'extremes'

France should avoid voting for "extremes" in looming parliamentary elections, French basketball star Victor Wembanyama said Thursday, three days ahead of the first round of voting expected to be won by the far right.

Man Utd captain Katie Zelem is latest star to leave WSL club

Manchester United said on Thursday captain Katie Zelem is leaving the Women's Super League club following the expiry of her contract, becoming the latest star player to exit.

Nacho hopes Saudi switch no distraction from Spain Euros bid

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez is hoping his move to Saudi Arabia from Real Madrid is no distraction from his country's Euro 2024 challenge.

Murray not giving up on Wimbledon farewell after surgery

Andy Murray remains hopeful he will play at Wimbledon but admits it is unlikely to be in the singles competition after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst.

Stroll agrees new Aston Martin deal

Canadian Lance Stroll has signed a new deal with Aston Martin, the British team announced on Thursday.

Japan, Australia to face off in tough World Cup qualifying group

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia were all drawn together on Thursday in the third stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in a "group of death" that also includes China.

Gasly extends Alpine deal in 'challenging season'

Frenchman Pierre Gasly has extended his contract with Alpine, the Formula One outfit announced on Thursday without mentioning the length of his new deal.

Faltering stars and delighted underdogs do battle in Euro 2024 last 16

Euro 2024's last 16 match-ups were confirmed on Wednesday night after Georgia snatched a spot in the knockout stage for the first time in their history.

Fans bring the noise, colour and fun to Euro 2024

Three years on from the soulless Euros, played amid sparse crowds and restricted travel due to coronavirus restrictions, Germany is hosting a football festival at Euro 2024 as fans from across the continent take over the country.

Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis

Afghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team's performances in reaching a first semi-final gave them hope for the future.

Spain the standouts as Euro 2024 heads into knockout stage

Euro 2024 in Germany moves on to the knockout phase this weekend after a group stage which saw all of the continent's biggest names advance to the last 16 even if some of the favourites have failed to convince.

Euro 2024 at halftime: good vibes, late trains

At the halfway stage of Euro 2024, hosts Germany can look back on an overwhelmingly positive experience so far with even the odd security headache or transport mishap failing to dampen the spirits of millions of joyful fans.

Biggest stars yet to catch fire at Euro 2024

With exciting football and vibrant fans lighting up cities across Germany, Euro 2024 has thrilled even though the European game's biggest stars have failed to take the tournament by storm.

Wallabies coach Schmidt says he has 'never been so unprepared'

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt tempered expectations Thursday ahead of his first match in charge against Wales next week, admitting he had never been so unprepared.

Norris targets Austrian Grand Prix to put pressure on Verstappen

Lando Norris seeks to be a party-wrecker this weekend when he takes on series leader and three-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen at his Red Bull team's home Austrian Grand Prix.

Title rivals Martin and Bagnaia set for duel at MotoGP's 'Cathedral'

Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia is set to tighten the screws on championship leader Jorge Martin at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen this weekend, as MotoGP roars into the season's second half.

Afghanistan World Cup heroics can inspire next generation: Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side's historic T20 World Cup run, which ended in a heavy semi-final defeat Wednesday, has "inspired young kids to pick up a bat and ball" in the war-ravaged country.

South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final

South Africa demolished Afghanistan's T20 World Cup dream in ruthless fashion on Wednesday, thrashing the minnows by nine wickets with more than 11 overs to spare to reach the final of the cricket showpiece for the first time.

Venezuela into Copa quarters after Mexico defeat, Jamaica out

Venezuela booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mexico that ensured Jamaica's elimination from the tournament.

Dupont sets eyes on Top 14 title before Olympic 'objective'

Toulouse superstar Antoine Dupont heads into Friday's French Top 14 final with Bordeaux-Begles knowing it could kickstart a glittering summer that the scrum-half will hope has a golden lining.

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